Violence in Islamic Thought from European Imperialism to the Post-Colonial Era (Hardcover)

This volume shows the diversity of approaches to violence in Islamic thought between the 19th century and the present day, avoiding the limiting characterisations of Islam being inherently 'violent' or 'peaceful'. It shows how ideas of 'justified violence' - grounded in Islamic theological and juristic traditions - reoccur throughout history, up to the contemporary period. Chapters on earlier events provide context for contemporary debates on violence, showing how traditional legal and theological ideas (such as the sovereignty of God's law and peace treaties) are used to both legitimise and de-legitimise violence.

General

Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Legitimate and Illegitimate Violence in Islamic Thought
Release date:	March 2021
Editors:	Mustafa Baig • Robert Gleave
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-1-4744-8550-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam
LSN:	1-4744-8550-2
Barcode:	9781474485500

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